| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $36.75 | 12.814% | $41.4591 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.50 | 8.223% | $159.6289 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.95 | 13.684% | $81.7956 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 7.197% | $251.795 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.49 | 9.365% | $28.9708 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.94 | 9.532% | $256.2392 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.69 | 4.463% | $228.4501 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.21 | $1,048.3387 | $1,048.35 | $1,048.35 | $1,048.40 | |